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THE HIDE ‘N’
SEEK CHILDREN’S
TRAIL –
BRISBANE QLD
For a fun, interactive day
discover the “Hide ‘n’ Seek”
children’s trail at Mt
Coot-tha Botanic Gardens.
Collect a map at the
start of the trail to help spot
animals and uncover
amazing plant facts. While
you’re there, check out the
amazing Japanese Garden
or the sweeping view of the
city at the top of Mt
Coot-tha.
Defence Social Worker
Julie Penman took her nine
year old daughter to the
gardens for something
different to do.
“She spotted a lot of
wildlife along the way, such
as lizards, finches, bush
turkeys and ducks, all while
seeking the next clue on the
trail.”
JAPANESE
GARDEN –
TOOWOOMBA QLD
Visit the Japanese Garden at
the University of Southern
Queensland and enjoy
beautiful lawns with stunning
water features, a wonderful
range of Japanese and
Australian native plants and
abundant birdlife.
It’s set on three hectares
and is one of the largest
traditionally designed
gardens of its kind in
Australia.
Defence Social Worker
Jill Elliott says the garden is
not too far from the city and
perfect for a family picnic,
with plenty of shady spots.
“It is fabulous for all the
family to get close to nature
at its most beautiful.”
CRYSTAL
CASCADES –
CAIRNS QLD
Crystal Cascades is a
short, scenic walk which
winds along the rainforest
creek past a multitude of
rapids, rockpools and
waterfalls.
Family Liaison Officer
Liz Pride recommends
Crystal Cascades as it’s a
“great way to get out and
see what tropical North
Queensland has to offer
without having to travel
very far”. Visitors can bird
watch, swim, picnic, relax
and often people will spot
Cairns Birdwing or Ulysses
butterflies.”
This swimming spot is
ideal for families as the
walk into the Cascades is
short and suitable for
prams and small children.
The Lee family enjoy some time at
Stockton Beach sand dunes.
Photo by Corporal Melina Young.
Just one of the residents of the Nature Centre
in Queens Park. Photo courtesy of Ipswich City
Council.
Enjoy a pizza at
Hovel Tree Park in
Albury.
The Crystal Cascades in Cairns are a ‘getaway’
close to the city. Photo courtesy of Tourism
Tropical Far North Queensland.
The Hide ‘n’ Seek Children’s Trail in Brisbane
takes in Japanese gardens.
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